Milwaukee Police have released the names of the victims at Molson Coors in Milwaukee, and of their killer. Police Cheif Alfonso Morales said five men were shot to death Wednesday, Jesus Valle and Trevor Wetselaar of Milwaukee were both 33 years old. Dale Hudson of Waukesha was 50, Dana Walk of Delafield was 57, and Gennady "Gene" Levshetz of Mequon, 61. "Reasons for this is still under investigation of what transpired, and we don't have that for you," Morales said. He asked the public and the … [Read More...]
Gun law changes still look unlikely in Wisconsin
Just hours before Wednesday's workplace shooting at Molson Coors in Milwaukee, Governor Tony Evers was again asking for legislators to at least consider some gun control measures. "It's a real tricky issue here in Wisconsin. Obviously, the legislature wasn't willing to talk about it. They gaveled in and gaveled out. All I want is to have a discussion." Republicans refused to act late last year, on Evers' special session bills for mandatory background checks for all gun purchases, and a "red … [Read More...]
Sanders leads rivals in new Marquette Law School poll
New results from the Marquette Law School Poll show that Senator Bernie Sanders has taken a commanding lead over his rivals heading into the Democrat Presidential Primary in April. Among people who identified themselves as Democrats to the poll, 29 percent said they had Sanders as their first choice for president. That was followed up by 17 percent for former mayor Michael Bloomberg, 15 percent for former vice president Joe Biden, 13 percent for Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and 11 percent for … [Read More...]
Five dead in workplace shooting at Molson Coors in Milwaukee
Answers about the shooting at Molson Coors may not come for a few days. Milwaukee Police said they will not release the names of the five people who were killed in the shooting, or the gunman who took his own life, for the next 24 to 48 hours. Workers at the plant say a co-worker is the one who started shooting. Milwaukee Police searched a few homes on the city’s northwest side last night that may be tied to the shooter. … [Read More...]
Further compromise on tax cuts & K-12 spending unlikely
A compromise on tax cuts and K-12 spending between Governor Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders is unlikely. Evers on Wednesday vetoed a Republican-authored tax-cut package that passed just last week, but said he's open to working on a new bill. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) said that's not going to happen. "No. The Assembly's adjourned. He knew that. We all knew that when the Assembly wrapped up their business last week." Assembly Speaker Robin Vos … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Gun law changes still look unlikely in Wisconsin
Just hours before Wednesday’s workplace shooting at Molson Coors in Milwaukee, Governor Tony Evers was again asking for legislators to at least consider some gun control measures. “It’s a real tricky issue here in Wisconsin. Obviously, the legislature wasn’t willing to talk about it. They gaveled in and gaveled out. All I want is to […]
Crime & Courts
Molson Coors victims identified
Milwaukee Police have released the names of the victims at Molson Coors in Milwaukee, and of their killer. Police Cheif Alfonso Morales said five men were shot to death Wednesday, Jesus Valle and Trevor Wetselaar of Milwaukee were both 33 years old. Dale Hudson of Waukesha was 50, Dana Walk of Delafield was 57, and […]
Titletown Report
Crosby agree’s to three-year deal with Packers
Kicker Mason Crosby will have the chance to spend his entire career with one organization, agreeing to a three-year contract extension with the Green Bay Packers worth a reported $12.9 million. Crosby turns 36-years-old in September and will enter his 14th season with the Packers. The new deal will pay him $6 million in the […]
Sports
Marquette ends three-game slide
Markus Howard poured on 30 points to lead the Marquette Golden Eagles to a 93-72 win over the Georgetown Hoyas on Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum. Howard, who came in averaging 27.1 points a game, was 10-of-16 from the field, including 5-of-10 from three-point range. Sacar Anim and Jamal Cain added 15 points each for […]